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Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction ...17 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 19 Introducing the Web Configurator 23 Monitor ...29 WAP3205 Modes ...33 Easy Mode ...35 Access Point Mode ...45 Client Mode ...53 Universal Repeater Mode ...65 Tutorials ...73 Configuration ...81 Wireless LAN ...83 LAN ...101 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 105 Maintenance ...107 Troubleshooting ...119 Product Specifications ...125 Appendices and Index ...129 WAP3205 User's Guide 9
Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction ...17 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 19 Introducing the Web Configurator 23 Monitor ...29 WAP3205 Modes ...33 Easy Mode ...35 Access Point Mode ...45 Client Mode ...53 Universal Repeater Mode ...65 Tutorials ...73 Configuration ...81 Wireless LAN ...83 LAN ...101 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 105 Maintenance ...107 Troubleshooting ...119 Product Specifications ...125 Appendices and Index ...129 WAP3205 User's Guide 9
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... Overview 115 12.10 Sys Op Mode Screen ...116 Chapter 13 Troubleshooting...119 13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 119 13.2 WAP3205 Access and Login 120 13.3 Internet Access ...122 13.4 Resetting the WAP3205 to Its Factory Defaults 123 13.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 124 Chapter 14 Product Specifications ...125 14.1 Wall-mounting Instructions...
... Overview 115 12.10 Sys Op Mode Screen ...116 Chapter 13 Troubleshooting...119 13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 119 13.2 WAP3205 Access and Login 120 13.3 Internet Access ...122 13.4 Resetting the WAP3205 to Its Factory Defaults 123 13.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 124 Chapter 14 Product Specifications ...125 14.1 Wall-mounting Instructions...
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...default in Internet Explorer. 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your WAP3205 hardware is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of its screens. WAP3205 User's Guide 23 Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 13 on page 119) to see how to make sure... access this website address. The Web Configurator is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer network to connect to the WAP3205 (refer to the Quick Start Guide). 2 Launch your device. CHAPTER 2 Introducing the Web Configurator 2.1 Overview This chapter describes how to...
...default in Internet Explorer. 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your WAP3205 hardware is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of its screens. WAP3205 User's Guide 23 Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 13 on page 119) to see how to make sure... access this website address. The Web Configurator is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer network to connect to the WAP3205 (refer to the Quick Start Guide). 2 Launch your device. CHAPTER 2 Introducing the Web Configurator 2.1 Overview This chapter describes how to...
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...Screen: Access Point Mode The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen. Click this icon to go to Easy Mode. WAP3205 User's Guide 47 See Chapter 3 on page 35. See Chapter 5 on page 29. Table 15 Status Screen Icon Key: Access Point ... Settings • See Configuration (81) for information on the configuring your wireless network and LAN settings. • See Maintenance and Troubleshooting (105) for information on configuring your Maintenance settings. 6.4 AP Mode Status Screen Click to view copyright and a link for related product information.
...Screen: Access Point Mode The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen. Click this icon to go to Easy Mode. WAP3205 User's Guide 47 See Chapter 3 on page 35. See Chapter 5 on page 29. Table 15 Status Screen Icon Key: Access Point ... Settings • See Configuration (81) for information on the configuring your wireless network and LAN settings. • See Maintenance and Troubleshooting (105) for information on configuring your Maintenance settings. 6.4 AP Mode Status Screen Click to view copyright and a link for related product information.
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...zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the screen below. Check your settings and click Save to access the web site, your wireless connection in the address bar. Figure 49 Link Status If your connection is successful, open your wireless connection is successfully configured. 80 WAP3205... User's Guide Figure 48 Confirm Save 7 Check the status of this User's Guide. If you have no connection, see the Troubleshooting section of your wireless connection is weak or you are able to...
...zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the screen below. Check your settings and click Save to access the web site, your wireless connection in the address bar. Figure 49 Link Status If your connection is successful, open your wireless connection is successfully configured. 80 WAP3205... User's Guide Figure 48 Confirm Save 7 Check the status of this User's Guide. If you have no connection, see the Troubleshooting section of your wireless connection is weak or you are able to...
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PART III Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance (107) Troubleshooting (119) 105
PART III Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance (107) Troubleshooting (119) 105
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... power adaptor or cord to Its Factory Defaults • Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs The WAP3205 does not turn on page 20. 2 Check the hardware connections. WAP3205 User's Guide 119 None of the LED. CHAPTER 13 Troubleshooting This chapter offers some suggestions to an appropriate power source. See Section...
... power adaptor or cord to Its Factory Defaults • Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs The WAP3205 does not turn on page 20. 2 Check the hardware connections. WAP3205 User's Guide 119 None of the LED. CHAPTER 13 Troubleshooting This chapter offers some suggestions to an appropriate power source. See Section...
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.... Find this does not work, you are lost. Chapter 13 Troubleshooting 3 Inspect your network. I cannot see or access the Login screen in the Troubleshooting for information on page 123 in the Web Configurator. 1 Make sure you have forgotten it, • and your WAP3205 is only available from the DHCP server or contact your...
.... Find this does not work, you are lost. Chapter 13 Troubleshooting 3 Inspect your network. I cannot see or access the Login screen in the Troubleshooting for information on page 123 in the Web Configurator. 1 Make sure you have forgotten it, • and your WAP3205 is only available from the DHCP server or contact your...
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... contact the network administrator or vendor, or try to access the WAP3205 with the default IP address. WAP3205 User's Guide 121 See Section 14.3 on page 139. • If there is no DHCP server on . 2 This can see the troubleshooting suggestions for I don't know that is connected to log out ... and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to its factory defaults. Chapter 13 Troubleshooting • If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, see the Login screen, but I cannot log in to the WAP3205. 1 Make sure you have to reset the device to its factory defaults, and...
... contact the network administrator or vendor, or try to access the WAP3205 with the default IP address. WAP3205 User's Guide 121 See Section 14.3 on page 139. • If there is no DHCP server on . 2 This can see the troubleshooting suggestions for I don't know that is connected to log out ... and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to its factory defaults. Chapter 13 Troubleshooting • If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, see the Login screen, but I cannot log in to the WAP3205. 1 Make sure you have to reset the device to its factory defaults, and...
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...set to Network > Wireless LAN > General > WDS and check if the WAP3205 is not available anymore. 1 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. Chapter 13 Troubleshooting 13.3 Internet Access I cannot access the Internet. 1 Check the hardware connections..., and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. Check your System Operation Mode setting. • Select Access Point Mode if your WAP3205 bridges traffic between clients on...
...set to Network > Wireless LAN > General > WDS and check if the WAP3205 is not available anymore. 1 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. Chapter 13 Troubleshooting 13.3 Internet Access I cannot access the Internet. 1 Check the hardware connections..., and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. Check your System Operation Mode setting. • Select Access Point Mode if your WAP3205 bridges traffic between clients on...
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...Troubleshooting The Internet connection is slow or intermittent. 1 There might be interfering with the wireless network (for example, microwaves, other wireless networks, and so on). 3 Reboot the WAP3205. 4 If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of traffic on the network. The WAP3205... that use the Internet, especially peer-to make all of the changes you push the RESET button. You have made. To reset the WAP3205, 1 Make sure the power LED is sending or receiving a lot of your changes when you have to -peer applications. 2 Check the...
...Troubleshooting The Internet connection is slow or intermittent. 1 There might be interfering with the wireless network (for example, microwaves, other wireless networks, and so on). 3 Reboot the WAP3205. 4 If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of traffic on the network. The WAP3205... that use the Internet, especially peer-to make all of the changes you push the RESET button. You have made. To reset the WAP3205, 1 Make sure the power LED is sending or receiving a lot of your changes when you have to -peer applications. 2 Check the...
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The password is within the transmission range of the WAP3205. 4 Check that both the WAP3205 and your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) is "1234". Chapter 13 Troubleshooting If the WAP3205 restarts automatically, wait for the WAP3205 to finish restarting, and log in to the Web Configurator. Then, follow the... directions above again. 13.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting I cannot access the WAP3205 or ping any computer from the WLAN (wireless AP or router). 1 Make sure the wireless adapter on the wireless ...
The password is within the transmission range of the WAP3205. 4 Check that both the WAP3205 and your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) is "1234". Chapter 13 Troubleshooting If the WAP3205 restarts automatically, wait for the WAP3205 to finish restarting, and log in to the Web Configurator. Then, follow the... directions above again. 13.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting I cannot access the WAP3205 or ping any computer from the WLAN (wireless AP or router). 1 Make sure the wireless adapter on the wireless ...
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... screws and the wall. 126 WAP3205 User's Guide Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling holes for troubleshooting. Firmware Upgrade Note: The WAP3205 may be prone to RF (Radio Frequency) interference from the ZyXEL web site and use the Web... Configurator to put it on your WAP3205 on a wall. 1 Select a position free of obstructions on the WAP3205. You can also set...
... screws and the wall. 126 WAP3205 User's Guide Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling holes for troubleshooting. Firmware Upgrade Note: The WAP3205 may be prone to RF (Radio Frequency) interference from the ZyXEL web site and use the Web... Configurator to put it on your WAP3205 on a wall. 1 Select a position free of obstructions on the WAP3205. You can also set...